Smart Dog University, LLC (SDU) offers dog-friendly training, specializing in clicker training for puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs. Sessions are available in-home privately or in small groups, ensuring a personalized experience.
The training approach prioritizes fun and is underscored by certifications in KPA-CTP and MA. When it comes to equipment, the focus is on using what the dog loves, such as food, playtime, and affection, along with clickers and regular collars. Notably, SDU refrains from using choke collars, shock collars, or prong collars.
The training philosophy at SDU is dedicated to aiding frustrated dogs in teaching their owners to listen, emphasizing that training should be enjoyable for both the dog and the owner. SDU serves locations in Montgomery, Howard, Frederick, and Carroll counties, encompassing cities like Frederick, Damascus, Clarksburg, Ijamsville, Monrovia, Urbana, Mount Airy, Olney, Woodbine, Sykesville, Germantown, Laytonsville, Gaithersburg, and Kentlands.
Uncertain about whether SDU serves your area? Simply give them a call at 240-848-3468 for assistance. Notably, group courses are offered at three locations in Frederick County: Kingsbrook Animal Hospital, Mt. Airy Animal Hospital, and Yellow Spring Veterinary Clinic.
If you’re facing challenges getting your dog to listen or struggling with their behavior, Smart Dog University (SDU) can provide assistance, offering the expertise of a Certified Professional Dog Trainer to help achieve harmony between you and your dog. SDU offers various options for training, including group courses, private in-home coaching, and owner-absent training.
Group courses allow dog owners to spend an hour each week teaching their dogs, with class sizes limited to ensure personalized attention from the training coach. The courses cater to puppies, adult dogs, and those with specific behavioral issues, as well as offering “Out & About” classes, where owners explore the downtown Frederick area with their dogs during class.
For those with busy schedules, private in-home coaching provides a personalized approach tailored to the family and the dog’s needs. Alternatively, owner-absent training offers a solution for time-crunched families, with a certified pet dog trainer working with the dog while the owner is at work. Each session, lasting 45 – 60 minutes, is customized, just like the private, in-home coaching.
